1996 Ford Windstar: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 240,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. The contact stated that there was a very strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 125,000 miles · WA

I purchased a 1996 ford windstar van 3.0 l in june 2010. I have had numerous issues with this vehicle from day 1 to current most dangerous is the blowing spark plug which has blown out 2 times forcing me to drive it to a place where it could be parked for repair first time blow out was 7 days after purchase repaired by a mechanic now 2000 miles later again blew out ford should be ashamed of themselves for ignoring such a huge hazard this could seriously ignite fuel fumes and cause a major fire, explosion while some one is driving with there children to find a repair shop unaware of the danger and damage this could cause, second issue is a failing shifting module or tranny and this has happened alot driving and all of a sudden the vans transmission shifts to a 1st or 2nd gear causing extreme change in speed and in heavy traffic we have almost been rearended several times due to this issue, vessil must be pulled over and trans reset by shifting to park and sometimes shutting off the vehicle and starting it again.ford dealer gave us a 3000. Estimate to replace transmission and told us we would continue to replace trans aprox every 70,000 miles this is a chump way to build cars and they have managed to get more money out of repairs than sales I will never own another ford again safe or not. Ford should be forced to reclaim all these dangerous vehicles and replace all money spent on repairs and purchase of the vehicles due to endangering and there is no way they didn't know about these problems.

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · HI

While the van was park, I notice a strong smell of gasoline. I took it in to my auto repair shop to be fixed. The shop found a crack in fuel tank that was not the results of impact damage.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Fuel system · 147,000 miles · LA

Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. Vehicle had a crack in top of fuel tank, also at strap. Recalls on 1995 ford windstars pertained to the make of vehicle. S melled gas fumes and gas tank register was noticeably different. Smelled gas fumes while parked in driveway or while driving . Incident happened september 25, 2005. No crash . No police report.*ak updated 1/25/2006 -

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Problems with gas fumes coming from the exhaust system.*mr( doris stewart on behalf of her parents robert stewart and jacqueline stewart).*ts. The vehicle overheated at idle, the dealer replaced the head gaskets, the air condition stopped working and there was a problem with the power train control module.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 105,000 miles · WV

I have been having problems with my check engine light coming on and staying on since sept. 2000 when vehicle had under 100,000 miles on it. Took it to dealer while under warranty. Now have a private certified auto tech who does my repairs and code read outs. I have had a tune up at 95,000 miles, and had to have another one at 121,000 miles. Had problems with engine stalling while driving down the interstate and up a hlll. In summer of 2001, I had the iac valve changed which corrected the stalling problem. Have replaced o-2 sensors at least twice. In past 6 months, the enging has been running very rough and I have a strong smell of gasoline . 2nd tune-up and coil replaced about 2 weeks ago. Engine now running very rough and gasoline odor is so strong that you could not light a match in the vehicle. Check engine light on again as well as brake and ABS light. Radiator completely empty for the 2nd time in 2 weeks.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Engine · IL

Exhaust fumes entered into vehicle.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Fuel system · GA

Have complained several times to dealer while van is in for service, that I smell gas by left rear wheel well and fuel filler door. The shop claims no leaks found with electronic sniffer. Gas smell strongest when tank is 3/4 full or more. Problem has been around since 1998. No visible signs of leakage.

Filed Nov 3, 2000 · Fuel system · FL

Fuel tank developed a crack which allowed gasoline to leak out. Failure took many months to become apparent and was proceeded by gasoline odors from the fuel tank area, especially noticible after refueling, but with no apparent leakage until the end.